Are your herbs and supplements really all they say they are? The New York Times recently released this article to make consumers aware that supplements and herbs may not be all that they advertise. So next time you think your are going to cure a cold, ease hot flashes, stop memory loss, or enhance your mood via herbs and supplements, you may want to think twice before you fork over your cash!

According to an article released from NBC NEWS, based on recent studies from the USDA, Americans are now eating an average of 23lbs of cheese per year! That’s almost 1lb per week! Yes, many of us can agree cheese is delicious…but just how much does 23lbs of cheese mean for our waistline? Lets take a look at some of our most popular cheeses. How many pounds of weight gain can all this cheese-eating lead to in a year?

Just like unsweetened applesauce can be used as a lower calorie and fat alternative for oil in many baked goods, Greek yogurt is a superstar substitute for a wide variety of dishes!

Greek yogurt can be subbed for mayo and sour cream in most dishes. With about 100 calories, 18 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, and only 7 grams of sugar in 6 oz, it’s a no-brainer as a replacement for sour cream coming in at about 360 calories, 5 grams protein, and 35 grams of fat (22 of which are saturated) per 6oz! And mayo… Well, in a 6 oz serving, we’re talking 1,020 calories, 0 grams protein, 113 grams fat ( 17 of which are saturated). So next time your looking to make a creamy concoction- Go Greek!

Greek yogurt can be used in homemade creamy salad dressings, devilled eggs, pasta or potato salads, cream based sauces or soups, or used to top your favorite Mexican dishes. With one easy switch, you can cut calories, forgo fat, and pump up the protein- all without sacrificing flavor!